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Whether you’re looking to appoint a new administrator or elevate access to other Standard user accounts on your PC, you can use any of the methods below to change the account type from Standard to Administrator and vice versa. Note: To change the account type, Windows requires you to be logged in with an account with administrative privileges. 1. Settings App Probably the simplest way to change the account type in Windows is by using the Settings app....

If you feel unnecessary posts dominate Facebook News Feed from barely known followers, distinct relatives and old friends, you can use the customization tricks below and get back your ideal News Feed. 1. Use Hide Posts If you want to see fewer posts from a Facebook page or a specific friend, you can use the hide posts option. Here’s how. Step 1: Open Facebook on mobile or web. Step 2: Find an unnecessary post from the feed and tap on the three-dot menu at the top....

Since formatting a hard drive deletes all data, you must follow the steps carefully while selecting the drive you want to format. Also, make sure you back up any important data before formatting your drive. In this piece, we’ll share 5 different ways to format a hard drive or Solid State Drive (SSD) on Windows 11. So, let’s start. 1. Format a Hard Drive With File Explorer The new and improved File Explorer in Windows 11 makes it simple to format a hard drive on your PC....

If you’re experiencing a similar issue, we’ll walk you through some quick and easy ways to remove a stuck print job on Windows 11 So, let’s get right to it. 1. Clear Print Queue Using the Settings App One of the most straightforward ways to remove a stuck print job is to clear the entire print queue. Here’s how to do the same using the Settings app in Windows 11....

Upon quitting the mode, Windows Sandbox will not save my settings, the programs that I install, or any downloaded files. That means I have to start from scratch every time. Not the ideal virtual machine to just pick up and resume. But this seemingly negative aspect is where the magic behind Windows Sandbox lies. If you are wondering as to what Windows Sandbox is best usable for, then let’s take a look at five instances where I make maximum use out of it....

There are many cool uses for it. Here are some of the best add-ons to make use of Firefox’s sidebar. 1. Access Bookmarks, History and Downloads With the help of Omnisidebar you have an omnipresent sidebar which shows your Bookmarks, History, Downloads, Add-ons, Scratchpad and even an Error Console right there. It will be the default place for all of these options. So Downloads will always show up in the sidebar....

So, I started to search for iOS apps that would let me merge videos on my iPhone so that I can show them the gist of the whole trip. Combining and merging a series of video clips in not just about snipping and adding the interesting bits. In the end, you have to check how the clips blend and whether the transitions are up to the mark. And even add subtitles or text wherever necessary....

Several factors, ranging from misconfigured settings to faulty drivers, can trigger the ‘No audio device is installed’ error in Windows 11. If you can’t figure out what’s causing the error, try the following troubleshooting tips. 1. Disconnect and Reconnect External Audio Device When you have problems with an external audio device, you’ll need to check its connection to your computer. For cables, unplug the audio device (like headphones or speaker) and plug it back in....

We have put together a list of the top 7 casual games for Android. The best thing about these games is wthat you can just pick up and play. So, let’s give them a look. 1. Not Not – A Brain-Buster If you feel that your brain has started to slow down a bit, try the Not Not game for Android. It’s a relatively simple game which focuses on your reflexes and logical thinking....

In this post, we have curated a list of a few amazing space games for Android that you’ll surely get hooked on. Let’s check them out! 1. Galaxy on Fire 2 HD Acclaimed as ‘Editor’s Choice’ on the Google Play Store, Galaxy on Fire 2 HD is an award-winning space combat game. It’s so much addictive and that too for good reasons. This title is considered to be a benchmark of sci-fi gaming on Android by followers and critics....

If you’re using keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste content, try using the mouse instead. If this works, there may be an issue with the keyboard. However, if the problem persists, you can employ the following solutions to fix the copy and paste not working issue on Windows 11. 1. Close Unwanted Background Apps and Programs Third-party apps or programs running in the background can occasionally interfere with Windows processes....

Instagram lag can be attributed to multiple factors such as slow internet speeds, outdated app version, low RAM, and more. Let’s discuss everything and troubleshoot Instagram lag on iPhone and Android. 1. Disable Less Mobile Data in Instagram If you are tight on mobile data, you might have enabled the Use Less Mobile data toggle in the Instagram app. That way, the app will use less data to load the feed....

OneNote read-only might get triggered due to wrong sharing permissions or changes to Notebook properties. Let’s discuss every possible scenario and troubleshoot the issue for you. 1. Disable Read Only from Notebook Properties By default, OneNote saves all the notebooks to the OneDrive app on Windows. You can view those notebooks from the File Manager menu. If you have enabled Read-only for a notebook, it’s time to disable it. With read-only status, you can only open the notebook and can’t make any changes to it....

If the camera app on your Android is unbearably slow while capturing photos and videos, you’ll want to make it faster. You can employ the solutions mentioned below to speed up the camera app on your Android phone. So, let’s check them out. 1. Close Recent Apps Android is known to keep several apps running in the background on your phone until you kill it. One or more such resource-hungry apps might be running in the background to hold a large chunk of your phone’s memory....

1. Remove and Reconnect Mouse Sometimes simplest of solutions can work wonders. Hence, you should always start with the basic ones. Try disconnecting your mouse and connecting it again. If it’s a wired mouse, simply unplug it and plug it into a different USB port. If it’s a wireless mouse, try replacing the batteries or check for any Bluetooth issues. If possible, you can also connect another mouse or try connecting your mouse to another computer to rule out any hardware issues....

Multiple factors, including misconfigured settings, changing YouTube region, and an outdated app could lead to such errors on the YouTube app on your iOS device. YouTube app for iPhone doesn’t have hardware acceleration feature like the one in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. Of course, you’ll need to ensure that your mobile internet connection is consistent and reliable. We’ll walk you through some of the solutions to help solve the issue with ease....

If your iPhone gives you less than ideal battery performance, here are 9 useful solutions that’ll help fix the battery drain issue on your iPhone. 1. Enable Auto-Brightness When brightness levels are bumped to the highest, the iPhone’s display consumes more power than anything else. Hence, let the iPhone automatically lower the screen brightness, when not required, to help conserve the battery life. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to adjust the brightness manually often, consider enabling auto-brightness on your iPhone by following the steps below....

First, you should check the internet connection on your phone and desktop. You can use tools like fast.com to measure current internet speeds. Apart from a sketchy internet connection, several other factors can also lead to a broken media experience on Facebook. Let’s discuss them and enable smooth video playback on the platform. 1. Enable Video Autoplay (Mobile) It’s possible that you may have disabled video playback on Facebook mobile....

With over 300 million daily active users, Instagram Stories is hands-down one of the most popular features of Instagram. Instagram has clearly noticed the popularity of Stories and wants to increase its reach even further. You could already watch Stories on the web version of the app on the desktop and mobile browsers. Now, Instagram is also allowing you to upload Stories from Instagram’s mobile website. Here’s How It Works Step 1....

On similar grounds, SkyDrive has introduced a Recycle Bin to take a backup of whatever you delete (that space in not included in the 7 GB storage that you get, which is good). The link to that folder has been placed on the bottom end of the left pane. This is how things work now – you can select one or more files/folders on the interface and choose to delete them by right-clicking on one of them or hitting on the Delete key....